ANALYSIS OF THE PREVALENCE AND PATTERNS OF FENTANYL USE IN ÁVILA SPAIN

This book provides a detailed analysis of the evolution distribution and trends in the consumption of fentanyl a high potency synthetic opioid in the province of Avila during the period 2013-2022. Prepared by healthcare professionals from Castilla y León the book's main objective is to quantify the use of fentanyl and its various pharmaceutical forms establishing comparisons with regional and national data. It also examines the distribution by routes of administration and provides key information to understand the impact of this drug on local public health thus contributing to the planning of health strategies and policies aimed at safer and more rational consumption.